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Hillview Physiotherapy

Locality: Midland, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9274 5666

Address: 10 Burgess St 6056 Midland, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.hillviewphysio.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Here it is.. the 2020 In My Body class plank dance.. we decided at the start of the year to work towards this goal by Christmas! What an amazing group of women - your dedication to being in your bodies, building strength, flexibility and fitness over the year(s) is an inspiration to me personally, and our Hillview Physio team. Looking forward to being in our bodies together in 2021 ... #InMyBody #hillviewphysio #womenshealth #pelvichealthphysio

24.01.2022 Remember these? Some of you may (I do!) Just a quick note to say please pick up the phone, if you're trying to get in touch. We are still having problems with our internet domain, so give us a call on 92745666 or email us at the temporary email: [email protected] OR DM this page if you want to connect with us - apologies again and thanks for your patience!!

24.01.2022 Maida Vale Pool Mums!! A reminder that Mum's and Bub's Hydrotherapy class at Maida Vale will not be running over the school holidays and first 2 weeks of term (this Wednesday 30th September until the 21st October). But there is no need to miss out! We welcome you to join us at Ellenbrook Stateswim at 11am on Tuesday instead :)

20.01.2022 How to wake up your bowels Hillview ‘Inside Your Body’ Series: Part 5 During the day your colon acts a little like a washing machine mixing and churning the contents to help your body reabsorb water and maximise nutrients. ... Large movements or ‘waves’ of your bowel contents occur a few times during the day. If you can tune in and tweak your routine to respond (ie take yourself to the toilet) when these ‘waves’ occur, you may just find it is so much easier - and more satisfying - to do a poo. Did you know: 1. When you first wake up in the morning your colon has it’s first large movements of the day. You wake up, and so does your bowel! 2. These large movements also tend to occur after eating - makes sense, if more is coming in at the top end, you need to make room at the other end! This is called the gastrocolic reflex. So eating something in the morning, is more important than you may have realised. 3. Moving your body also helps to move your bowel. For example: changing position, contracting and relaxing your abdominal muscles, breathing, and cardiovascular exercise - can all promote bowel movement. 4. Coffee - you may have already noticed this - a strong coffee can help to kickstart your bowel. And our biggest tip: GO when you feel the urge. Don't put it off. Get yourself there pronto, then slow down and relax once you're there. All in the cause of effortless evacuation.

16.01.2022 Are you ignoring the call to stool? Hillview ‘Inside Your body’ Series: Part 2 The bowel has a fabulous mechanism to let you know when it’s ready to empty (defaecate/evacuate) but many can be guilty of ignoring or rejecting this ‘call to stool’ and relying on it calling us back later. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite work like that.... The rectum is the last part of the colon and stores your stool before it is released. The stool arrives in your rectum, stretching it's walls; this automatically turns the internal anal sphincter off and the external anal sphincter on (we think this is pretty cool). This in-built mechanism ultimately gives you the urge to go, which is a strong feeling of fullness or pressure in the rectum. This is the call that we should answer! Because after 10-15 minutes, the rectum adapts to the stretch of the stool, which turns the internal anal sphincter back on.. and the urge disappears. As you learnt in Part 2, while your stool remains in your bowel, fluid will continue to be removed from it. This can result in a firm stool that is difficult to pass later. On the flip side, you should never try to empty your bowels without an urge, as repeated straining can injure your internal anal sphincter. Is this something you do? Have you ever even thought about what calls you to the toilet? Take note next time. If opening your bowels is uncomfortable or troublesome for you, don’t hesitate to book an appointment with one of our expert team at Hillview Physio. The solution may be easier than you think! Call us on 9274 5666 or email [email protected]

16.01.2022 Do you have pelvic pain? We are helping out our colleagues at Curtin Uni, and in the process trying to better understand and manage pelvic pain. Click on the link to complete this questionnaire and contribute your valuable insight to this troubling condition. Here's the official info: -Researchers at Curtin University are testing a new questionnaire for people experiencing ongoing pelvic pain. Do you have pelvic pain, are you over 18 and do you have 25 minutes to complete a...n online survey? By completing the survey, you will be helping health care professionals understand how you feel when you are in pain. -There is also a chance to win an Amazon voucher by participating in the survey. The survey is available online at: curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_788V14s5pZ1mysl -This study has been approved by the Curtin University Human Research Ethics (HREC) (approval number: HRE2020-0302).

15.01.2022 Just a quick message to let you all know that we're currently not receiving emails at Hillview.. we're working to revolve the issue but in the meantime, if you're trying to get in touch please call us on 92745666 or you can send us a message this page. Thankyou The Hillview Physiotherapy team

15.01.2022 Remember these? Some of you may (I do!) Just a quick note to say please pick up the phone, if you're trying to get in touch. We are still having problems with our internet domain, so give us a call on 92745666 or email us at the temporary email: [email protected] OR DM this page if you want to connect with us - apologies again and thanks for your patience!!

14.01.2022 Good morning everyone! We are currently experiencing difficulties with our domain host.. this means our usual website and emails are currently non-functional. Please accept our apologies if you have been trying to get in touch, and re-direct your enquiries to the following: [email protected] (08) 9274 5666 Message this Facebook page!... We are working to resolve the issue as soon as we can, thanks for your patience in the meantime. Warm regards, The Hillview Physiotherapy Team

13.01.2022 How amazing would this be?? To make pelvic health physiotherapy accessible to ALL women after birth. At Hillview we consider it should be standard care to see a pelvic health physio for assessment and management (as required) in the fourth trimester. We know so many of you have benefited from being able to access our service, and we would love for more women to be supported in this way. If you would too, please consider signing this petition. LOVE Alison Wroth xx

13.01.2022 Do you have pelvic pain? We are helping out our colleagues at Curtin Uni, and in the process trying to better understand and manage pelvic pain. Click on the link to complete this questionnaire and contribute your valuable insight to this troubling condition. Here's the official info: -Researchers at Curtin University are testing a new questionnaire for people experiencing ongoing pelvic pain. Do you have pelvic pain, are you over 18 and do you have 25 minutes to complete a...n online survey? By completing the survey, you will be helping health care professionals understand how you feel when you are in pain. -There is also a chance to win an Amazon voucher by participating in the survey. The survey is available online at: curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_788V14s5pZ1mysl -This study has been approved by the Curtin University Human Research Ethics (HREC) (approval number: HRE2020-0302).

12.01.2022 Hillview ‘Inside Your Body’ Series The world out there may look and feel different at the moment but it’s just as important now as ever to look after yourself and your body. To help you out, the Hillview Physio team has put together a series of informative posts to help you better understand your body. With understanding, it becomes much simpler to optimise your bodily function and improve how your body feels to YOU. To kick things off we have decided to start with one of ou...r most underrated and unglamorous organs - the bowel. Why? As you may have noticed, your bowel is a pretty big influencer to how you feel day to day. Although not commonly discussed among friends a day, a week, a year, or a lifetime of unsatisfying or uncomfortable bowel actions can be the source of negative feelings such as irritation and frustration. Even if it is not at the forefront of your mind, subconsciously if your bowel actions are not running smoothly, you can feel sluggish, moody and uncomfortable. On the flip side, if you HAVE been able to experience a smooth, easy to pass, satisfying poo recently, think back to how great you felt walking out of your bathroom! So stay tuned to find out how you can keep the good poos and good feelings coming!! Please note, the information and advice we will provide throughout this series will be generalised - every body responds differently to different input, and sometimes individualised management is required to find out what works best for your body. Don't hesitate to come in for a review of your bowel function with one of the Hillview Physiotherapists if your bowels are causing you bother.

10.01.2022 ELLENBROOK POOL MUMS: CLASS CANCELLATION Unfortunately today's class is cancelled. Our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and disappointment. We look forward to seeing you all again next week.

09.01.2022 Poo like a unicorn! Hillview ‘Inside Your Body’ Series Part 3: Lets poo how we were designed to.... Humans were not designed with toilets in mind. We were designed to poo squatting. Don’t worry - this does not mean you have to balance and perch on top of the toilet - you can replicate the body’s position while in a squat with one simple thing: a foot stool. The height of the stool depends on your own height and that of your toilet. The aim is, when you're sitting on the loo, to position your knees slightly higher than your hips. You then want to be able to comfortably relax forward with your forearms on your knees (imagine you're reading the paper). Place your feet on the foot stool with your legs apart. Allow your belly to relax forwards. Not convinced? We challenge you to try it. Have the footstool poo experience. Warning: it may change your life... for the better. You'll wish you'd known before. To find out more, watch this evidence-based video of a unicorn doing a rainbow ice-cream poo a good one for the entire family. https://www.facebook.com/137351063003028/videos/925884884149638/

08.01.2022 WE'RE BACK!! :D We are very excited to announce that our popular Mums and Bubs Pool Classes are back up and running from next week (Tuesday 8th September and Wednesday 9th September). Tuesdays @EllenbrookStateswim 11am-12:30pm Wednesdays @AquaTotsSwimmingSchool Maida Vale 11:30am-1pm... Each class consists of TWO separate sessions: -Each class starts with nursery-rhyme-time for you and your baby. During this class our physiotherapist will show you how to gently introduce your baby to the water (from as early as 6 weeks), as well as movements in the water to support your baby's motor development.. and have some fun! -Our baby class is followed by a workout for mums - stretch, strengthen and restore your fitness in the low-impact environment of the hydro pool! Our physiotherapist focuses on key areas important for new mums including pelvic floor and abdominal muscle recovery. All welcome from 6 weeks to 6 months. Call Hillview Physiotherapy on 9274 5666 for more info or to book in! #postnatalexercise #postnatalphysio #hydrotherapy #babyclasses #postnatalfitness #babyswim #pelvicfloorsafe #birthrecovery #motherandbaby #mumsandbubsswimming

08.01.2022 The Colon AKA The ‘Poo Form-ation Factory’ Hillview ‘Inside Your Body’ Series: Part 1 When it comes to the ideal poo consistency, humans are a bit like Goldilocks: ... -We don’t want our poo to be too firm -We don’t want our poo to be too soft -We want our poo to be JUST RIGHT :-) AKA a smooth sausage that comes away easily but stays together - type 3 or 4 on our favourite visual stool scale. (The one you can see here is a chart specially designed for kids, but can be good fun for adults too!) Too firm Type 1 and 2 is often difficult to pass Too soft -Type 5, 6 and 7 - may feel like it hasn’t completely passed or may be difficult to control. One major influencer to the consistency of your poo is how long it remains in your colon (large intestine/bowel). Stool enters the colon as liquid; as it moves through the colon, water is reabsorbed back into the body to help form a solid stool. By the time the stool completes its journey through the colon it should be soft but well formed. The longer your stool remains in your colon - the more water will be reabsorbed into the body and the firmer it will be; the faster your stool moves through - the looser it will be. There are many factors that influence how fast or slow the stool moves through. During this series we will discuss different factors that influence the passage of poo through your gut - in order to optimise your stool type. The main aim is comfort - a poo that passes easily and leaves you feeling satisfied!

04.01.2022 Add to the experiencing of passing a poo Hillview ‘Inside Your body’ Series: Part 4 When you pass a bowel action (AKA do a poo) you want to create the easiest passage for the stool (AKA poo). As you learned last week, your position is important; but here are some other tricks to try: ... *Firstly - relaxation is key! As you can see in the picture - your puborectalis muscle (part of your pelvic floor) slings around your rectum. In this way it helps you to remain continent during the day. But if it is not relaxed fully when you defecate, it can limit the passage of stool. This illustration also demonstrates what a difference your position makes. To assist with relaxation of your puborectalis muscle and anal sphincter muscles it important to ensure that you take your time whilst pooing. You can rush to get there, but please don’t rush once you're in there . *Other strategies: Bulge your belly (widening your waist) and lengthen your spine. Breathe - ensure you’re not holding your breath or straining/pushing down. To get the pressure you need, it may help to breathe out slowly making a sss sound or a low ooo sound. Go on, try it. Gentle rocking of your pelvis forwards and backwards. It's really important not to strain on the toilet. The base of your pelvis (pelvic floor) is already spending most of the day supporting you you don’t want to stress it further by straining. Straining regularly can contribute to issues such as haemorrhoids and pelvic organ prolapse. If you're struggling with any of these issues (or our simple tips just aren't doing it for you) PLEASE get in touch. Individual assessment with a pelvic health specialised physio can make all the difference. This is what we do at Hillview Physio. This is where we live - in the pelvis, tuning in and tweaking things to optimise your pelvic health. Get in touch on 9274 5666 or email us at [email protected]

04.01.2022 Are you ignoring the call to stool? Hillview ‘Inside Your body’ Series: Part 2 The bowel has a fabulous mechanism to let you know when it’s ready to empty (defaecate/evacuate) but many can be guilty of ignoring or rejecting this ‘call to stool’ and relying on it calling us back later. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite work like that.... The rectum is the last part of the colon and stores your stool before it is released. The stool arrives in your rectum, stretching it's walls; this automatically turns the internal anal sphincter off and the external anal sphincter on (we think this is pretty cool). This in-built mechanism ultimately gives you the urge to go, which is a strong feeling of fullness or pressure in the rectum. This is the call that we should answer! Because after 10-15 minutes, the rectum adapts to the stretch of the stool, which turns the internal anal sphincter back on.. and the urge disappears. As you learnt in Part 2, while your stool remains in your bowel, fluid will continue to be removed from it. This can result in a firm stool that is difficult to pass later. On the flip side, you should never try to empty your bowels without an urge, as repeated straining can injure your internal anal sphincter. Is this something you do? Have you ever even thought about what calls you to the toilet? Take note next time. If opening your bowels is uncomfortable or troublesome for you, don’t hesitate to book an appointment with one of our expert team at Hillview Physio. The solution may be easier than you think! Call us on 9274 5666 or email [email protected]

02.01.2022 Hillview ‘Inside Your Body’ Series The world out there may look and feel different at the moment but it’s just as important now as ever to look after yourself and your body. To help you out, the Hillview Physio team has put together a series of informative posts to help you better understand your body. With understanding, it becomes much simpler to optimise your bodily function and improve how your body feels to YOU. To kick things off we have decided to start with one of ou...r most underrated and unglamorous organs - the bowel. Why? As you may have noticed, your bowel is a pretty big influencer to how you feel day to day. Although not commonly discussed among friends a day, a week, a year, or a lifetime of unsatisfying or uncomfortable bowel actions can be the source of negative feelings such as irritation and frustration. Even if it is not at the forefront of your mind, subconsciously if your bowel actions are not running smoothly, you can feel sluggish, moody and uncomfortable. On the flip side, if you HAVE been able to experience a smooth, easy to pass, satisfying poo recently, think back to how great you felt walking out of your bathroom! So stay tuned to find out how you can keep the good poos and good feelings coming!! Please note, the information and advice we will provide throughout this series will be generalised - every body responds differently to different input, and sometimes individualised management is required to find out what works best for your body. Don't hesitate to come in for a review of your bowel function with one of the Hillview Physiotherapists if your bowels are causing you bother.

02.01.2022 The Colon AKA The ‘Poo Form-ation Factory’ Hillview ‘Inside Your Body’ Series: Part 1 When it comes to the ideal poo consistency, humans are a bit like Goldilocks: ... -We don’t want our poo to be too firm -We don’t want our poo to be too soft -We want our poo to be JUST RIGHT :-) AKA a smooth sausage that comes away easily but stays together - type 3 or 4 on our favourite visual stool scale. (The one you can see here is a chart specially designed for kids, but can be good fun for adults too!) Too firm Type 1 and 2 is often difficult to pass Too soft -Type 5, 6 and 7 - may feel like it hasn’t completely passed or may be difficult to control. One major influencer to the consistency of your poo is how long it remains in your colon (large intestine/bowel). Stool enters the colon as liquid; as it moves through the colon, water is reabsorbed back into the body to help form a solid stool. By the time the stool completes its journey through the colon it should be soft but well formed. The longer your stool remains in your colon - the more water will be reabsorbed into the body and the firmer it will be; the faster your stool moves through - the looser it will be. There are many factors that influence how fast or slow the stool moves through. During this series we will discuss different factors that influence the passage of poo through your gut - in order to optimise your stool type. The main aim is comfort - a poo that passes easily and leaves you feeling satisfied!